Opinion: finding solutions for young farmers

Young agricultural professional Keron Bascombe reflects on what sets successful new farmers in the Caribbean apart.

April 24 , 2013

New potatoes offer best of Latin America, Europe

Four potato clones from Spain are said to have good disease restistance and strong output.

April 24 , 2013

"Milky" strawberries reflect Chinese organic produce popularity

Strawberries irrigated in milk are all the rage in Beijing, as part of a boom for organic and unique products.

April 24 , 2013

Australia: pre-shipment inspection available for Californian cherries

Australia will add cherries from California to its pre-shipment inspection program.

April 23 , 2013

Chinese ban on Washington apples 'doesn't make sense'

Jim Archer discusses discrepancies between Chinese interceptions and the ban on Washington apples.

April 23 , 2013

Mango buyers spend more money, buy more fresh fruit

Mango buyers in the U.S. spent US$23 more per store trip than the average produce shopper.

April 22 , 2013

Colombia's growing avocado model

Colombia may be one of the world's biggest avocado producers but it still has a way to go in developing an export market.

April 22 , 2013

Chile debates sunblotch risk from Peruvian avocados

Chile's Adolfo Ochagavía explains the fear of sunblotch from Peruvian avocado imports.

April 22 , 2013

NZ fruit exports rose above challenges in 2011-12

New Zealand's Fresh Facts report highlights a surge in avocado and kiwifruit shipments in the year to June 2012.

April 19 , 2013

SH apple shipments down, pear exports stagnant

New Zealand's apple exports were up in the early season, but volumes were down for Chile, Argentina and South Africa.

April 19 , 2013